Guidebook for Lisbon
Sightseeing
T his quaint medieval district (once the Moorish and Jewish quarter before it became a fishing community) is the oldest neighborhood in Europe after El Pópulo in Cadiz.
58 locals recommend
Alfama
T his quaint medieval district (once the Moorish and Jewish quarter before it became a fishing community) is the oldest neighborhood in Europe after El Pópulo in Cadiz.
At Graça there's a Tram 28 stop. A Tour Through Old Lisbon. A ride back in time over hills and medieval streets in vintage trams that are still part of the city's public transportation network.
160 locals recommend
Graça
At Graça there's a Tram 28 stop. A Tour Through Old Lisbon. A ride back in time over hills and medieval streets in vintage trams that are still part of the city's public transportation network.
Lisbon's clean, artful metro opened in 1959 and is still expanding. It has four lines connecting downtown's riverfront to the northern districts and the suburbs of
651 locals recommend
Baixa-Chiado station
Lisbon's clean, artful metro opened in 1959 and is still expanding. It has four lines connecting downtown's riverfront to the northern districts and the suburbs of
A Journey with Nations Park Gondola Lift in Lisbon. The trip, lasting 8 minutes, walk through a beautiful and restful journey of 1,230 m over the river Tejo.
32 locals recommend
Telecabine Lisbon - North Station
Passeio das TágidesA Journey with Nations Park Gondola Lift in Lisbon. The trip, lasting 8 minutes, walk through a beautiful and restful journey of 1,230 m over the river Tejo.
The city's most multicultural neighborhood is also one of its oldest, with little-known charms.
24 locals recommend
Mouraria Heart
nº1A Beco dos Três EngenhosThe city's most multicultural neighborhood is also one of its oldest, with little-known charms.
"The aquarium, the main piece of the exhibition, was created by the acclaimed Japanese aquascaper, Takashi Amano. His work seeks to engage visitors in an unprecedented experience of contemplation.
571 locals recommend
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos I"The aquarium, the main piece of the exhibition, was created by the acclaimed Japanese aquascaper, Takashi Amano. His work seeks to engage visitors in an unprecedented experience of contemplation.
Parque das Nações is a lively, dynamic and multipurpose space. It is the brand of contemporary Lisbon, a place where the city’s inhabitants have fun, enjoy shows, go for a walk, play sport, shop, etc.
336 locals recommend
Parque das Nações
Parque das Nações is a lively, dynamic and multipurpose space. It is the brand of contemporary Lisbon, a place where the city’s inhabitants have fun, enjoy shows, go for a walk, play sport, shop, etc.
Next to the sanctuary of Senhora do Monte, this is one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Portuguese capital.
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteNext to the sanctuary of Senhora do Monte, this is one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Portuguese capital.
Castle of S. Jorge is a national monument with a fantastic view of Lisbon.
1774 locals recommend
Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloCastle of S. Jorge is a national monument with a fantastic view of Lisbon.
The National Pantheon, housing the tombs of Portugal’s major historic celebrities, is located on the original site of the church of Santa Engrácia.
270 locals recommend
Church of Santa Engrácia
Campo de Santa ClaraThe National Pantheon, housing the tombs of Portugal’s major historic celebrities, is located on the original site of the church of Santa Engrácia.
It is one of the most important monasteries and mannerist buildings in the country. The monastery also contains the royal pantheon of the Braganza monarchs of Portugal.
193 locals recommend
Church of São Vicente of Fora
Largo de São VicenteIt is one of the most important monasteries and mannerist buildings in the country. The monastery also contains the royal pantheon of the Braganza monarchs of Portugal.
The Museu Nacional do Azulejo is one of the most important national museums, for its unique collection - the Azulejo (tile), an artistic expression which diferenciates the Portuguese culture.
477 locals recommend
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusThe Museu Nacional do Azulejo is one of the most important national museums, for its unique collection - the Azulejo (tile), an artistic expression which diferenciates the Portuguese culture.
The 'Santa Justa' lift was inaugurated on the 10th July 1902 and it is the only vertical lift in Lisbon for public service. It was built by the architect Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard.
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroThe 'Santa Justa' lift was inaugurated on the 10th July 1902 and it is the only vertical lift in Lisbon for public service. It was built by the architect Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard.
The Rua Augusta Arch is a stone, triumphal arch-like, historical building and visitor attraction in Lisbon, Portugal, on Commerce Square, built to commemorate the city's reconstruction.
215 locals recommend
Arco da Rua Augusta
2 R. AugustaThe Rua Augusta Arch is a stone, triumphal arch-like, historical building and visitor attraction in Lisbon, Portugal, on Commerce Square, built to commemorate the city's reconstruction.
The church of the Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was founded in 1389 by the Kingdom Constable, D. Nuno Alvares Pereira, to celebrate the Portuguese victory in the Battle of Aljubarrota.
222 locals recommend
Carmo Convent
27 Largo do CarmoThe church of the Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was founded in 1389 by the Kingdom Constable, D. Nuno Alvares Pereira, to celebrate the Portuguese victory in the Battle of Aljubarrota.
Whilst the view from this Miradouro is the closest to the bridge, the views are lovely in the day, it is the night time this place comes alive. Get there before sun set and it is packed with locals.
498 locals recommend
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Whilst the view from this Miradouro is the closest to the bridge, the views are lovely in the day, it is the night time this place comes alive. Get there before sun set and it is packed with locals.
Shopping
Vasco da Gama Shopping Center
40 Av. Dom João IIShopping Center Mon - Sun from 09:00 to 24:00
Lisbon Flea Market - The market is held every Tuesday and Saturday, from dawn to dusk. A myriad of small stalls sell all sorts of second-hand and new products.
44 locals recommend
Campo de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraLisbon Flea Market - The market is held every Tuesday and Saturday, from dawn to dusk. A myriad of small stalls sell all sorts of second-hand and new products.
Food Scene
The Portas do Sol Miradouro is the terrace that every person from Lisboa would like to have at home! The astonishing sight of Lisboa blends perfectly with the also magnificent view over Tagus river
210 locals recommend
Portas Do Sol
Beco de Santa HelenaThe Portas do Sol Miradouro is the terrace that every person from Lisboa would like to have at home! The astonishing sight of Lisboa blends perfectly with the also magnificent view over Tagus river
Via Graca is located on one of Lisbon's seven hills, just below the Alfama and Castelo San Jorge. At night the view is especially fine as the lights go on around the city, down to the Rio Tejo.
60 locals recommend
Via Graça
9 b R. Damasceno MonteiroVia Graca is located on one of Lisbon's seven hills, just below the Alfama and Castelo San Jorge. At night the view is especially fine as the lights go on around the city, down to the Rio Tejo.
The food is absolutely delicious and the location is perfect!.. One of Bairro Alto's best kept secrets.
21 locals recommend
Lisboa à Noite
69 R. das GáveasThe food is absolutely delicious and the location is perfect!.. One of Bairro Alto's best kept secrets.
If you want to try Portuguese Home-style cooking go there.
Very simple food from the north of Portugal loved among locals.
Low prices, not a tourist trap like most of the restaurants around.
16 locals recommend
A Merendinha do Arco
230 Rua dos SapateirosIf you want to try Portuguese Home-style cooking go there.
Very simple food from the north of Portugal loved among locals.
Low prices, not a tourist trap like most of the restaurants around.
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisIf seafood is your thing, Cervejaria Ramiro is the restaurant for you.
Everything Else
Lisbon's Santa Apolonia station opened in 1865 and is the oldest railway terminal in Lisbon. this station is the starting point for most international trains, and where they end their journeys.
376 locals recommend
Santa Apolónia
Lisbon's Santa Apolonia station opened in 1865 and is the oldest railway terminal in Lisbon. this station is the starting point for most international trains, and where they end their journeys.
Essentials
Rua da Graça 100
100 Rua da GraçaPingo Doce - nice price and assortment of groceries.
Largo da Graça
Largo da GraçaMinipreço - nice price and assortment of groceries.
LIDL no Mercado Forno Tijolo, nice price and assortment of groceries.
8 locals recommend
Rua Maria da Fonte
Rua Maria da FonteLIDL no Mercado Forno Tijolo, nice price and assortment of groceries.
Rua Bispo de Cochim Dom Joseph Kureethara
Rua Bispo de Cochim Dom Joseph KureetharaLIDL de Xabregas nice price and assortment of groceries.
Parks & Nature
Parque Florestal de Monsanto is the largest green space in the heart of Lisboa, with an area of almost 1000 hectares of woodland, usually known as the “Lisboa lung”, providing wonderful sights over Lisboa and its special light.
It is a huge green spot of great interest and a wide vegetable variety. Through the Park it is possible to observe several species of oaks inhabited by quite a few squirrels. In fact, the ecosystem of the Parque Florestal de Monsanto is a "little box filled with surprises" given the huge diversity of animals, between reptiles, amphibious, birds and mammals.
Integrated in the park, the Lisboa Camping offers visitors two multi-sports areas, a mini-golf course, two tennis courts, a swimming-pool area with solarium and terrace, a common room and an amphitheatre.
100 locals recommend
Parque Florestal de Monsanto
Parque Florestal de Monsanto is the largest green space in the heart of Lisboa, with an area of almost 1000 hectares of woodland, usually known as the “Lisboa lung”, providing wonderful sights over Lisboa and its special light.
It is a huge green spot of great interest and a wide vegetable variety. Through the Park it is possible to observe several species of oaks inhabited by quite a few squirrels. In fact, the ecosystem of the Parque Florestal de Monsanto is a "little box filled with surprises" given the huge diversity of animals, between reptiles, amphibious, birds and mammals.
Integrated in the park, the Lisboa Camping offers visitors two multi-sports areas, a mini-golf course, two tennis courts, a swimming-pool area with solarium and terrace, a common room and an amphitheatre.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosLuxFrágil
Best nightclub in town!
http://www.luxfragil.com/en